Commissioning Technician - Chiller, NSW

Vertiv; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Chiller Customer Engineer (Technician) – Commissioning to lead the full commissioning lifecycle of large industrial chillers across the ANZ region. You will operate under the Service Operations Manager and execute L2, L3 and L4 tasks to the highest safety and quality standards.

You will manage planning, reporting and on-site delivery, travel to various sites including remote locations, and support maintenance activities to broaden your exposure across the asset lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a commissioning/service technician in the chiller industry.
• Ability to work effectively on large-scale sites with timeline constraints.
• Proficient with controls, networking and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Own the commissioning process from start to finish across Vertiv's large Industrial Chiller units.
• Lead L2, L3 and L4 commissioning tasks on Data Centre sites and industrial facilities.
• Support the Service Team with maintenance and time & material works across the asset lifecycle.
• Build trusted relationships with customers through professional, solutions-focused interactions.
• Pursue ongoing training across Vertiv technologies to keep skills current.

Skills

Chiller commissioning

HVAC systems

Electrical safety

Controls & Networking

Microsoft Office

Education

Mechanical Trade Certificate

Restricted Electrical Licence

Refrigerant Handling Licence

Job description

Job Description

The Chiller Customer Engineer (Technician) – Commissioning is a critical technical role within Vertiv's ANZ Service division, responsible for delivering the full commissioning lifecycle of Vertiv's range of large Industrial Chiller units across the ANZ region. Operating under the direction of the Service Operations Manager – Start Up Services, ANZ, the incumbent will execute L2, L3, and L4 commissioning tasks to the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

The Chiller Customer Engineer (Technician) – Commissioning is a critical technical role within Vertiv's ANZ Service division, responsible for delivering the full commissioning lifecycle of Vertiv's range of large Industrial Chiller units across the ANZ region. Operating under the direction of the Service Operations Manager – Start Up Services, ANZ, the incumbent will execute L2, L3, and L4 commissioning tasks to the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

The role demands a highly skilled and experienced chiller technician who can work autonomously on complex, large-scale sites. This will include Data Centre’s and industrial facilities. This position is integral to Vertiv's continued growth and service excellence in the ANZ market, and the successful candidate will be expected to uphold Vertiv's values of safety, professionalism, and technical ability always.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Reporting

• Time Sheets- Digital reporting tool to be used to accurately record hours worked each day.
• Commissioning/Service Reports - to be completed within set timeframes.
• Proactively communicate project progress and any site issues to the Project Manager & Service Operations Manager.

Operational Delivery

• Own the commissioning process from start to finish - You'll lead the full commissioning cycle across Vertiv's complete range of large Industrial Chiller units, delivering critical infrastructure that keeps the world's most important facilities running.
• Work on landmark projects - Carry out L2, L3, and L4 commissioning tasks alongside experienced Vertiv Project & Commissioning Managers. If you've previously worked on Tier 1 Data Centre sites, you'll feel right at home here.
• Broaden your expertise - This isn't a one-dimensional role. You'll also support the Service Team with maintenance and time & material works, giving you exposure across the full asset lifecycle.
• Be the face of Vertiv - Build trusted relationships with our customers through professional, solutions-focused interactions. Your feedback helps shape how we deliver for our clients.
• Never stop growing - Access ongoing training across multiple Vertiv technologies, keeping your skills sharp and your career moving forward.

Enjoy the perks

A fully maintained company vehicle and the support you need to represent Vertiv at the highest standard, every day.

Daily Work Duties And Expectations

• Travel to various sites, including remote locations, requiring a valid Driver's Licence.
• Undertake overnight or extended travel as project demands require.
• Working on and around Energised Electrical equipment, adhering strictly to safety protocols.
• Safely work on live refrigerant lines and pressure vessels, in compliance with refrigerant handling regulations and licensing requirements.
• Working and Heights (needs Work at Heights Training and refreshed every 5 years)
• Operate within HVAC mechanical systems, showing physical adaptability including working in awkward body positions as required by the equipment configuration.
• Undertake manual handling tasks, including lifting, carrying, and moving equipment and components following WHS guidelines (e.g Compressors, Gas Bottles etc.).

WHS, Environment & Quality

• Comply with all Work, Health & Safety, Environment and Quality obligations.
• Actively champion a safety-first culture on all sites, leading by example and encouraging safe behaviours among colleagues and contractors.
• Identify, report, and mitigate workplace hazards promptly and effectively.

Employees reporting to Incumbent

Nil

Main Contacts Within Company

• Other Customer Engineers – Thermal
• Service Supervisor –Thermal
• Service Operations Manager
• Safety Manager
• Technical Support Team
• Project Management Team

Main Contacts Outside The Company

• Customers
• Product Suppliers
• Contractors
• Vertiv Partners

Education/Qualification

• Mechanical Trade Certificate (state dependant)
• Restricted Electrical Licence
• Refrigerant Handling Licence

Specialist Knowledge

• Technical Chiller knowledge - data centres, telecom, commercial & industrial or similar industries (highly regarded).

Practical Experience

• Proven track record within the Chiller Industry as a commissioning/service technician.
• Proven ability to work effectively under timeline constraints on large scale sites.
• Controls & Networking knowledge is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Personal Characteristics

• Excellent communication, inter-personal and problem-solving skills.
• Learning agility.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask and priorities workloads.
• Computer literacy at an intermediate level.

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES:

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].

About The Team

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.